Regulation(EU) 2018/848

Link to the following Standards

EU Information about accreditation

We are currently undergoing the accreditation process with the International Organic Accreditation Service (IOAS) for ISO/IEC 17065:2012 and Regulation (EU) 2018/848 for Category D and E. These details will become applicable once we obtain accreditation and are recognised by the European Commission.

GCS Certification Process

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1. Application Submission

Submit the Application Form, Organic Management Plan (OMP) and supporting documents describing your operations and organic practices.

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2. Initial Review

GCS reviews your application and documents to ensure completeness and compliance with organic standards before proceeding to inspection.

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3. Certificate Agreement

Sign the Certification Agreement with GCS to confirm the certification scope, responsibilities, and applicable organic standards.

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4. Onsite Inspection

A qualified GCS inspector conducts an on-site inspection to verify your practices, records, facilities, and organic inputs.

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5. Technical Review

The inspection findings are evaluated by the technical team. If needed, Corrective Action Plans (CAPA) must be submitted and verified.

6. Certificate Decision

The Certification Decision Committee (CDC) independently reviews the complete file and makes the final certification decision.

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7. Certificate & Label Approval

Once approved, GCS issues the Organic Certificate and approves product labels so the products can be marketed as certified organic.

List of Operators

Sr No Name of operator Category of products: Processor Food and Feed, Exporter Certificate Number Address of operator Certified products name Organic status and validity of certification (including Scope reduction, suspension and withdrawal if any)
  • You have the right to submit a complaint regarding any aspect of our certification activities and to appeal against our certification decisions.
  • Information on GCS’s complaints and appeals procedures, including details on how to submit a complaint or appeal, is available upon request.
  • For complaints, appeals, or any certification-related inquiries, please contact us at: info@glocert.org
  • If you wish to apply for certification, you may contact us at the same e-mail address as above. We will be pleased to provide you with the relevant application package.
  • All complaints and appeals are handled in a non-discriminatory, impartial, and timely manner, in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17065 and relevant organic regulations.

DISCLAIMER:

  • Global Certification Society (GCS) generates its financial resources exclusively through fees related to inspection and certification services provided to its clients. GCS does not engage in any other commercial, consultancy, production, trading, or related activities as a source of income.
  • GCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. GCS accepts all production or handling applications that fall within its area(s) of accreditation and certify all qualified applicants, to the extent of its administrative capacity to do so without regard to size or membership in any association or group.